DEVELOPMENT OF POLITICAL PARTIES IN NIGERIA

Open Ended

Explain two major achievements of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP).

Multiple Choice

Who was the leader of the Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) and what was he popularly known as?

• Sir Herbert Macaulay, Father of Nigerian Nationalism

• Nnamdi Azikiwe, Zik of Africa

• Obafemi Awolowo, Sage of Ikenne

• H.O. Davies, Nationalist Leader

Open Ended

Discuss how the composition of the Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM) gave it a national outlook.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were aims and objectives of the Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)?

• To work towards the unity of Nigeria

• To work towards the attainment of self-rule

• To promote colonial rule

• To support only Lagos politics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a contribution of the Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)?

• It worked to promote national unity

• It brought modern nationalism to Nigeria

• It supported colonial rule

• It set the machinery for political independence of Nigeria

Multiple Choice

Who became the president of the NCNC after the death of Sir Herbert Macaulay in 1946?

• Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe

• Obafemi Awolowo

• Ahmadu Bello

• Anthony Enahoro

Multiple Select

Which of the following were aims and objectives of the NCNC?

• To provide a political platform

• To extend democratic principles

• To organize and collaborate effectively

• To promote colonial rule

Open Ended

Explain how the NCNC contributed to the struggle for self-government in Nigeria.

Open Ended

Describe the main developments that led to the formation and growth of the NCNC.

Multiple Choice

Which ethnic group dominated the Northern People’s Congress (NPC)?

• Hausa/Fulanis

• Yoruba

• Igbo

• Kanuri

Multiple Select

Which of the following were contributions of the Northern People’s Congress (NPC)?

• Controlled and ruled Northern Nigeria for years

• Produced the first prime minister

• Created enabling environment for common understanding

• Was involved in constitutional conferences

Open Ended

Explain how the aims and objectives of the Northern People’s Congress (NPC) contributed to the development of Northern Nigeria.

Open Ended

Who founded the Action Group (AG) and what was the main reason for its formation?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an aim or objective of the Action Group?

• To advocate for a federal form of government

• To bring all nationalists in Western region under one umbrella

• To awaken the political consciousness in the lives of the people

• To promote regional economic isolation

Open Ended

Describe how the Action Group contributed to the development of education in Western Nigeria.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were problems faced by pre-independence political parties in Nigeria?

• Regionally based parties

• Intraparty conflict

• Carpet crossing

• Universal free education

Open Ended

Compare the political parties of the Second Republic and the Third Republic in Nigeria. What are some key differences in their structure or leadership?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a political party in the 4th Republic of Nigeria?

• Social Democratic Party

• Alliance for Democratic Party

• National Republican Convention

• Great Nigeria People's Party

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a major political party formed in Nigeria after WWII?

• NCNC

• NPC

• AG

• NEPU

Open Ended

Reflecting on the development of political parties in Nigeria, what do you think were the main factors that led to the formation of new political parties after World War II?